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Bamboo Helps Make Concrete Both Stronger & More Sustainable
Abundant, sustainable and extremely resilient, bamboo has potential to become an ideal steel replacement for concrete reinforcement.
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Revisiting the Arctic Passage Project
In the January 2015 issue of Concrete Contractor, we featured the Arctic Passage renovation project at the Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison, Wisconsin. The project is now complete and scheduled to open to the public on May 23, 2015.
A 175,000 gallon tank for the seals is part of the new exhibit at the Henry Villas Zoo. Contractors used No. 3 rebar and wire mesh to create the structures. The Nassal Company has been subcontracted to perform the theming work.
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Company Gives Old Cement Bags a New Life
Concrete Mode turns empty cement bags into useful items like iPad cases, messenger bags, pencil cases and more.
Messenger Bag
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How to Communicate Concrete’s Sustainability Message
The industry needs to do a better job of promoting its contributions to sustainable construction practices.
Stiffer pavements offer increased fuel efficiency over flexible ones.
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Release of OSHA's Proposed Rule on Crystalline Silica Is Nearing
After years of delay in the White House's Office of Management and Budget, the construction industry will likely see OSHA's plans for silica dust exposure very soon
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Are You Compliant?
Tracking government rules and regulations isn’t always easy; a few regulation changes to keep on your radar
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The Goal of Jobsite Safety Is Getting Workers Home at Night
Any jobsite safety program should be focused on getting workers home at night.
At Lloyd Concrete Services, Rustburg, Va., President Steve Lloyd encourages his workers to tape photos of their families in their hard hats, reminding them the goal of jobsite safety it getting home each night.
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Proper Safety Training Will Help Prevent Electrocutions on Your Jobsites
The four most common fatal, on-the-job accidents in the construction industry in 2011 were falls, electrocutions, struck-by-object, and caught-in/between.
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Construction-themed Holiday Gifts for the Home, Office and Field
A roundup of gift ideas for the contractor on your list.
This cordless power screwdriver can do small DIY chores and its corkscrew attachment will make short work of opening a bottle of wine.
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Companies Can Receive Tax Credits When They Hire Out-of-Work Veterans
The VOW To Hire Heroes Act offers businesses that employ out-of-work veterans up to $9,600 in tax credits
VOW To Hire Heroes Act
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Major Road Rehab Project in Milwaukee Will Utilize Concrete
The Zoo Interchange will increase safety and efficiency along 9 miles of Interstate 94 and the vicinity.
A rendering of the 4-level core that will be built at the heard of the Milwaukee Zoo Interchange.
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Think Twice Before You Use Company Vehicles to Voice Your Political Views
Contractors who put political bumper stickers on their company vehicles run the risk of losing customers.
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